Charlie Tchetchenian is a senior journalist at Momentum's mortgage broking title, The Adviser. Charlie writes news, features and original articles about the Australian broking industry, the mortgage market, financial regulation and the wider lending landscape. Prior to joining The Adviser in early 2026, Charlie worked as a digital reporter for News24.com.au (formerly Sky News Australia) and has been a journalist writing for numerous independent community publications in Sydney’s north-west. Charlie has also worked as a political adviser for ex-New South Wales treasurer Matthew Kean. When Charlie is not writing news, he is performing as a jazz singer, holding regular headline shows around Sydney. Get in touch with Charlie at [email protected]
APRA seeks $8m Bendigo cyber-control penalty
A major prudential action has put digital controls and accountability under scrutiny at Australia’s sixth-largest bank.
LENDER • Tue, 11 Aug 2026
Mortgage slump spreads across every state and age group
The mortgage demand slump has now spread across every state and generation, signalling a more entrenched lending slowdown.
BORROWER • Mon, 10 Aug 2026
Associations warn trust changes will significantly impact brokers
Industry bodies have warned that the federal government’s proposed changes to discretionary trusts could substantially disrupt broking businesses long before the reforms ...
BROKER • Mon, 10 Aug 2026
LRBA changes to curb supply as ban takes effect
Fresh figures have revealed that the federal government’s changes to residential borrowing through SMSFs could significantly impact supply as the LRBA ban comes into ...
BROKER • Mon, 10 Aug 2026
Mortgage applications fall at Westpac as proprietary share dips
Westpac’s third-quarter update has revealed that a sharp post-budget slowdown is reshaping the bank’s mortgage pipeline and the makeup of new lending.
LENDER • Mon, 10 Aug 2026
Many brokers still quiet between client conversations
New research has revealed that a sizeable cohort of mortgage brokers contact clients infrequently, with regular communicators reporting substantial benefits.
BROKER • Sun, 09 Aug 2026
RBA August cash-rate hold broadly expected
Softer inflation figures have shifted the outlook ahead of the Reserve Bank’s closely watched August policy meeting.
BORROWER • Sun, 09 Aug 2026
Bank Australia, P&N Group advance proposed merger to next stage
Two of Australia’s largest customer‑owned banks have moved their proposed merger into the next phase.
LENDER • Sun, 09 Aug 2026
La Trobe tops $25bn AUM landmark
La Trobe Financial has reached $25 billion in assets under management.
LENDER • Sun, 09 Aug 2026